Job Description

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

Carries out assigned nursing procedures; administers medication, injections, and treatments; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; apply and change simple bandages, monitors catheterizations, IV\'s and transfusions. Observes, records and reports to physicians and registered nurses or supervising nurse the symptoms, reactions and changes in condition of patients. Demonstrates self care activities. Assist patients with activities of daily living. Performs general range of motion exercises with member. Provides emotional and physical comfort. Serves as non-supervisory resource person to less experienced staff providing guidance relative to nursing techniques.

Minimum Requirements

Requires Illinois license as a practical nurse. Requires one year of practical nursing experience. Requires extensive knowledge of practical nursing theory and practice. Requires ability to apply simple nursing techniques as delegated by a physician or professional nurse. Requires ability to provide guidance and leadership to other nursing personnel and promote effective patient interactions.
This title is an Upward Mobility target title.

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact

Shifts Vary
Rotating Schedule
1/2 hour paid lunch

Work Location:
IL Veterans\' Home @ Quincy
1707 North 12th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301

Apply To:
Illinois Veterans\' Home @ Quincy
Human Resources Office
1707 N. 12th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
Ph: 217/222-8641 ext 204 or 217
Fax: 217/222-2961

APPLICATION - BIDDING PROCEDURES:

• JOB ASSIGNMENT (SAME TITLE): Employee must submit a current bid form and a CMS100 Application to the contact person; this must be done within the bid/posting period and contain the posting ID number on the all forms.
• PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY: Effective November 1, 2019, CMS Examining will no longer accept CMS100B applications. Current employees interested in this position must submit a bid form and completed Promotional Application (CMS100B, Rev. 07/2019 or newer) to the contact person; this must be done within the bid/posting period and contain the posting ID number on the all forms.
• ALL OTHER INTERESTED CANDIDATES (Voluntary Reduction/Transfer): Applicants must submit a bid form, transfer request form (if applicable), and a completed employment application (CMS100, Rev. 07/2019 or newer)to the contact person; this must be done within the posting period and contain the bid/posting ID number on all forms.
• NON-STATE APPLICANTS/GENERAL PUBLIC: Submit a CMS100 application to the contact person; this must be done within the posting period and contain the bid/posting ID number on all forms. If a written examination is needed for this position, the applicant will be contacted to be scheduled for the exam when it is available.

Please visit to obtain a CMS100 application.

How to Apply

This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select \'Application Procedures\'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Documentation for Licensed Practical Nurse I:

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.

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